Sea of Japan coast braces for heavy snow, possible traffic disruption
[Japan Today] - 01/8/2025
Japan's weather agency and land ministry on Wednesday warned of heavy snowfall in regions along the Sea of Japan coast on the country's main island of Honshu and…
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UK police face probe into handling of sex crimes allegations against Harrods owner Al Fayed
British police watchdogs will investigate whether the London force bungled its handling of sex crimes allegations (…)
[Japan Today] - 8/01/2025
Sumitomo Rubber to buy Dunlop tire brand from Goodyear for $526 mil
Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd said Wednesday it will acquire from U.S. tire maker Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co the (…)
[Japan Today] - 8/01/2025
2,663 people died in traffic accidents in 2024, National Police Agency says
The National Police Agency says that the number of traffic fatalities nationwide in 2024 was 2,663, down 15 (0.6%) (…)
[Japan Today] - 8/01/2025
From AI assistants to holographic displays, automakers showcase in-cabin experiences at CES
Interior lighting aimed at reducing motion sickness. Shiny holographic dashboards displayed on windshields. And (…)
[Japan Today] - 8/01/2025
UK music sales hit record year, helped by Swift: industry
UK music sales reached a record high in 2024 thanks to massive streaming and increased vinyl purchases of hits by (…)
[Japan Today] - 8/01/2025
Canadian leaders say Trump's talk about Canada becoming 51st state isn't funny anymore
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s comments that Canada should become the 51st state are no longer a joke and are (…)
[Japan Today] - 8/01/2025
New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 113 runs in rain-hit 2nd ODI to win series
Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman made half centuries in a 112-run second-wicket partnership which helped New Zealand (…)
[Japan Today] - 8/01/2025
Big Tech rolls out red carpet for Trump
Tech leaders continue to fall in line around Donald Trump, with Facebook's announcement that it would end its US (…)
[Japan Today] - 8/01/2025
New Yokohama ordinance to ban smoking in public parks from April
Japan's second largest city, Yokohama, has enjoyed the status of a tourist attraction since the country's emergence (…)
[Japan Today] - 8/01/2025
Ex-SMAP member Nakai's TV scenes cut over alleged trouble with woman
Scenes featuring Masahiro Nakai, a former member of the pop idol group SMAP, were cut from a TV program aired (…)
[Japan Today] - 8/01/2025
Wildfires rage out of control near Los Angeles, killing at least two
At least two people were killed as several fast-growing wildfires raged out of control on Wednesday near Los (…)
[Japan Today] - 8/01/2025
